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Draft K(P)-10 Australian curriculum materials
ACARA has released the draft K(P)-10 Australian curriculum for English, mathematics, science and history - for consultation until 23 May 2010.
P-12 assessment and moderation resources
To support a culture of moderated school-based assessment across P-12, the QSA is providing all Queensland schools with a suite of resources including two DVDs and a CD. Look out for these resources arriving in your school from 23 February.
Shared vision conference: Registrations closed
Due to exceptionally high interest, registration for the QSA's Shared vision: An Australian curriculum P-12 conference is closed.
A Flying Start for Queensland Children
The Queensland Government has launched a discussion paper on the future of education as part of its plan to provide all Queensland children with a flying start in life. It includes a proposal for a new independent education standards authority to set and monitor high standards for teachers and all schools across Queensland.
Exit Lines for Year 12 students
Exit Lines, the QSA's magazine for Year 12 students, will be posted with senior results on 18 December. Meanwhile, check out the online version for info about senior results, tertiary entrance, key dates and more...
QCS 2010 test dates
The 2010 QCS test will take place 31 August - 1 September 2010.
Haven't received your 2009 results?
The QSA posts senior education profiles to students on 18 December. If you haven't received your results in the post or would like more information about your results, career advice or tertiary entrance, check out My results - What can I do now?
NAPLAN 2009 Outcomes
The NAPLAN 2009 Outcomes report shows Queensland student achievement in the 2009 test for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 on a school-by-school basis.
- Queensland teachers: Win back your conference registration!
Register for the QSA's 2010 conference Shared vision: An Australian curriculum P-12 before early bird registrations close (Friday 19 February) and go into the draw to have your conference registration refunded. The competition is only open to Queensland teachers.
Queensland Comparable Assessment Tasks 2008 extended trial: Report to teachers
This report shows the learnings from the 2008 extended trial of QCATs in Years 4, 6 and 9 in English, Mathematics and Science.
- Win a registration to QSA's 2010 conference
Enter the competition to win one of two full (three-day) registrations to QSA's 2010 conference - Shared vision: An Australian curriculum P-12. The competition is only open to Queensland teachers. Visit the conference website for full competition details and entry form.
International Association for Educational Assessment conference
The 35th IAEA annual conference will be held in Brisbane from 13-18 September 2009, hosted by Queensland Studies Authority and Griffith University.
The Education Show 2009
Showcasing the latest products, resources and services for schools and kindergartens, and featuring a high quality seminar program on key education issues.
- NAPLAN 2008 Outcomes
The NAPLAN 2008 Outcomes report shows Queensland student achievement in the 2008 test for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 on a school-by-school basis.
Student assessment regimes: Getting the balance right for Australia
Queensland Studies Authority welcomes comment on this draft discussion paper examining evidence about the effects of national testing in the UK, the USA and Australia.
Year 10 Guidelines updated
The second edition of the Year 10 Guidelines is now available in hardcopy or as a download. The Year 10 Guidelines are a curriculum planning resource. They provide practical information and advice to support the transition from Year 9 to senior schooling.
Exit Lines for Year 12 students
The July edition of Exit Lines, the QSA's magazine for Year 12 students, is online now. Check it out for info about your senior studies and your options after school.
SunLANDA
The Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) has developed a Literacy and Numeracy Data Analysis tool called SunLANDA that schools can use to analyse the data from their students' performances on the NAPLAN tests.
QCATs 2009
(Years 4 and 6 implementation 16 March to 18 May 2009)
2009 Sample responses, Teacher guidelines and Student booklets are available for teachers on the Assessment Bank. QCATs data tool 2009 is available for download.
QSA Focus
QSA Focus is a new email bulletin for Queensland teachers. It shares highly relevant and timely information about key education issues and will be distributed periodically to coincide with these issues. Subscribe online.
Exit Lines April 2009
The April edition of Exit Lines, the QSA's magazine for Year 12 students, has been sent to schools and is online now. Check it out for information about the QCE, OPs, key dates, careers markets and more.
Year 12 Outcomes 2008
The Year 12 outcomes report for 2008 is now available. The data summarises 2008 outcomes for Queensland Year 12 students grouped by school.
2008 NAPLAN test materials
The 2008 NAPLAN test materials are now available for teachers and parents. Additional resources are available for teachers in the Assessment Bank.
Developing, maintaining and revising senior syllabuses: criteria for decision making
The QSA has in place a cohesive and cumulative framework to teaching, learning and assessment across P-12.
Year 10 Guidelines
The Year 10 Guidelines are now available to support schools to plan and deliver Year 10 courses in a range of school settings and for different groups of students.
Assessment Bank update
The 2008 NAPLAN test materials - a comprehensive package of teaching and learning materials are now available for teachers to download in the Assessment Bank.
Building student success
Order your definitive guide to the Queensland Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting (QCAR) Framework. This book provides practical advice about how to align curriculum, assessment and reporting.
Latest "Exit Lines"
December's Exit Lines, the QSA's magazine for Year 12 students, was posted with your senior results on 19 December. Meanwhile, check out the online version for info about the QCE, OPs, options after school, tertiary entrance, important dates and more...
P-12 syllabus and assessment framework consultation report
From June to September 2008 the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) undertook statewide consultation about the development of a P-12 approach to teaching, learning and assessment.
Updated QCAT Information Statement
The latest information on the 2009 Queensland Comparable Assessment Tasks (QCATs) is now available.
Indigenous perspectives research
QSA and QUT are working together to identify issues in Indigenous students' schooling experiences by examining other countries' experiences. Two international research papers are now available.
Revised QCE Handbook
The revised edition of the QCE Handbook is now available, providing detailed information on QCE implementation.
Assessment Bank
The Assessment Bank is now available to support teaching, learning and school-based assessment.
- QCAT trial extended
The Queensland Comparable Assessment Tasks trial has been extended to 2008 after over 150 schools participated in 2006-2007.
Education Show 2008
A free event showcasing the latest educational products, services and resources will be held in Brisbane on 5-6 September.
Last updated: 14 December 2009
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